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Mastering the language of healthcare: Medical terminology
One of the courses that Online Master of Healthcare Administration students will take at William Woods University is BMT 520 – Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Manager. In the context of this program, medical terminology is the study of the principles associated with medical word building that helps aspiring healthcare administrators develop vocabulary needed for […]
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May 2nd, 2018
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Career outlook: Top-paying skills in healthcare administration
The career outlook for online Master of Healthcare Administration students is bright. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare administrators or medical and health services managers earn a national average of $96,540 per year. And, their employment is projected to grow 20 percent between 2016 and 2026, a rate that’s much faster than average. […]
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April 2nd, 2018
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Importance of Human Resource Management in the Healthcare Industry
It’s no secret that the healthcare industry is expected to face talent shortages in the coming years. As our previous post notes, aging baby boomers will rely more heavily on healthcare services which will create greater demand for healthcare professionals. At the same time, many healthcare facilities are already facing high turnover rates and employee […]
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February 9th, 2018
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3 challenges facing healthcare administrators
As a current or aspiring student of an online Master of Healthcare Administration degree at William Woods University, you will be trained to assume leadership roles within the healthcare industry. As with any leadership role, managing industry challenges will be a key component of your position. In this post, we share three common challenges affecting […]
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December 13th, 2017
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What can I do with a master’s degree in healthcare administration?
In a recent blog post, we highlighted the various benefits and growth data of those with a master’s degree in healthcare administration. The kinds of jobs available are diverse, rewarding, and offer great pay. CNN Money’s 2017 Best Jobs in America list, in collaboration with Payscale.com, considers growth, pay, and job satisfaction when ranking jobs. […]
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April 3rd, 2017
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Infographic: Master of Healthcare Administration By the Numbers
As medical practices, hospitals and other healthcare services and organizations become larger and more complex to meet the demands of a growing and aging population, skills to lead in this highly niche industry become that much more of an asset. The new William Woods University Master of Healthcare Administration was created to meet the demand […]
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March 20th, 2017
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Healthcare industry fastest growing economic sector
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in healthcare are among the fastest growing in the U.S. — above many other industries. While the most recent GDP growth report shows fourth quarter economic growth at 1.9 percent, annual rate of change for home health care services (4.8 percent), outpatient care centers (4.1 percent), other […]
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March 3rd, 2017
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